FMC feedback on DOC trialing car park charges on the West Coast
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has announced proposals to trial car park charges at Dolomite Point (Punakaiki) and Franz Josef from October 2025 until June 2026, with a view [...]
Call for fair treatment of users in proposed car park charging scheme at Aoraki/Mount Cook
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is trialing a car parking fee at the White Horse Hill car park in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC) is [...]
FMC reaffirms opposition to Waitaha Hydro Scheme
The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) remains firmly opposed to the proposed Waitaha Hydro scheme. We are aware that Whitewater New Zealand (WWNZ) has reached an agreement [...]
FMC’s submission on Manuka Point Station access
FMC has recommended DOC decline a Manuka Point Station application to change a public access outcome of its tenure review. If granted, the change would reduce secure legal access [...]
Backcountry touring access guidelines published
During FMC's Outdoor Community campaign support to Ski Touring, we noticed some friction between members of the back country touring community and some ski area operators. The friction appeared to [...]
Health and Safety Bill threatens outdoor access.
Hunters, Trampers, Climbers and Mountain Bikers are adding their voice to those calling for changes to proposed health and safety legislation that threatens to 'lock gates' in rural communities. The [...]
